Dr. Robert Koppel works as a neonatologist. Dr. Koppel is in-network for Amerigroup, POMCO, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield, as well as other insurance carriers. He attended Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University and McGill University Faculty of Medicine for medical school and subsequently trained at The Hospital for Sick Children for residency. Dr. Koppel (or staff) speaks Urdu, Greek, and Ukrainian. Dr. Koppel's hospital/clinic affiliations include Nassau University Medical Center, Huntington Hospital, and North Shore University Hospital at Manhasset. He welcomes new patients.

Dr. Linda Genen is a neonatologist. She is in-network for Amerigroup, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Empire BlueCross BlueShield, in addition to other insurance carriers. She graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine. Dr. Genen (or staff) speaks Mandarin, Hebrew, and Korean. She is professionally affiliated with Long Island Jewish (LIJ) Medical Center and North Shore University Hospital at Manhasset. She has an open panel.

Dr. Alice Garner sees patients in Manhasset, NY and East Meadow, NY. Her medical specialty is neonatology. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include NewYork-Presbyterian Queens, Huntington Hospital, and NuHealth. She takes Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, and HealthSmart, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Garner has an open panel. After attending Howard University College of Medicine for medical school, she completed her residency training at Michael Reese Hospital. Dr. Garner is conversant in Spanish.

Dr. Suresh Khanna sees patients in New York, NY, Bronxville, NY, and Forest Hills, NY. His medical specialty is neonatology. He obtained his medical school training at the University of Delhi, University College of Medical Sciences and performed his residency at Harlem Hospital Center. Dr. Khanna accepts several insurance carriers, including Amerigroup, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Empire BlueCross BlueShield. Dr. Khanna (or staff) speaks the following languages: Mandarin, Hebrew, and Arabic. Dr. Khanna's professional affiliations include North Shore University Hospital, Huntington Hospital, and Southside Hospital. He is open to new patients.

Dr. Regina Spinazzola-Kinney is a specialist in neonatology. Dr. Spinazzola-Kinney accepts Amerigroup, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Empire BlueCross BlueShield, as well as other insurance carriers. She graduated from New York Medical College. Dr. Spinazzola-Kinney (or staff) speaks the following foreign languages: Urdu and Spanish. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include Huntington Hospital, North Shore University Hospital at Manhasset, and Southside Hospital. New patients are welcome to contact her office for an appointment.

Dr. Loanne Tran works as a neonatologist in New Hyde Park, NY, Manhasset, NY, and Huntington, NY. In addition to English, Dr. Tran speaks Cantonese. Her professional affiliations include North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish (LIJ) Medical Center. She graduated from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine. She honors Amerigroup, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Empire BlueCross BlueShield, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Tran's practice is open to new patients.

Dr. Pratibha Kabrawala specializes in neonatology. She studied medicine at Medical College Baroda. She is in-network for Amerigroup, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Empire BlueCross BlueShield, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Kabrawala (or staff) is conversant in Hebrew, Korean, and Spanish. She is professionally affiliated with North Shore University Hospital at Manhasset. Dr. Kabrawala is accepting new patients.

Dr. Syed Shibli sees patients in East Meadow, NY and Bay Shore, NY. His medical specialty is neonatology. Dr. Shibli is professionally affiliated with Huntington Hospital, NuHealth, and Southside Hospital. He honors Amerigroup, POMCO, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and more. He is open to new patients. He attended Nalanda Medical College and then went on to complete his residency at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center. Dr. Shibli (or staff) is conversant in Urdu and Hindi.

Dr. Edna Lord specializes in neonatology. Dr. Lord (or staff) speaks Mandarin, Hebrew, and Korean. She is affiliated with Flushing Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Lord attended medical school at Central University of the Caribbean School of Medicine. She honors several insurance carriers, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, and HealthSmart. New patients are welcome to contact Dr. Lord's office for an appointment.

Dr. Leslie Allen specializes in neonatology and practices in Plainview, NY, Bay Shore, NY, and Manhasset, NY. He is a graduate of Central University of the East School of Medicine. He is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, and HealthSmart. Dr. Allen is affiliated with Huntington Hospital and Southside Hospital. Dr. Allen has an open panel.

Dr. Robert Checola, who practices in Plainview, NY, is a medical specialist in neonatology. He accepts Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, HealthSmart, and more. He welcomes new patients. Dr. Checola attended medical school at Central University of the East School of Medicine.

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What is Neonatology?

Neonatologists are doctors who provide care for newborn babies who need specialized medical help. These babies may be premature, sick, need surgery, or have injuries from birth. Neonatologists work in hospitals in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, or NICU, where they have access to special equipment sized to fit very small babies. Although neonatologists mostly see patients after birth, they may occasionally attend deliveries. In some cases where a problem is diagnosed during pregnancy, a neonatologist may also consult with the OBGYN or perinatologist (high-risk obstetrician).

Many of the problems that neonatologists treat are due to prematurity, where an infant is born before 37 weeks gestation. When infants are born prematurely, their bodies are often not developed enough to be able to cope with the world apart from their mother. Premature infants sometimes struggle with issues such as:

Breathing and lung problems, including apnea

Temperature regulation

Jaundice, a condition that causes yellowing of the skin (jaundice is common in newborns but can sometimes lead to serious complications)

An underdeveloped digestive system, which poses a nutritional challenge

An underdeveloped neurological system, which can lead to problems breathing, sucking, and swallowing

Full-term infants also sometimes require the care of a neonatologist. Problems that might affect a full-term newborn include, among others:

Asphyxia, or a lack of oxygen, during birth

Congenital birth abnormalities

Infections such as pneumonia or meningitis

Hyperbilirubinemia, or severe jaundice

Injuries obtained during the birth process

Bradycardia, or an unusually slow heartbeat

Neonatologists spend time with their tiny patients and their families, diagnose and treat any problems, and manage their daily care. They also ensure newborn babies receive adequate nutrition, which is a critical factor in their healing and growth. Having a baby in the NICU can be a scary time for families. Neonatologists have the knowledge and experience in newborn care to provide the best for your baby.